Two men reportedly charged in unsolved 2002 killing of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay

Olel Right (L) and Lionel Frazer (R) look at a wall of flowers and cards outside a music studio in Queens, New York 31 October, 2002 where former Run DMC member Jason Mizell, who was also kno
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Authorities have reportedly charged two men in connection with the murder of Run-D.M.C's Jam Master Jay after nearly two decades.

Prosecutors on Monday are set to announce that they have indicted Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. over the 2002 killing of the Run-D.M.C. DJ, The New York Times and CNN report. They are being indicted on charges of murder while engaged in drug trafficking, according to the Times.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.